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During the Mayor Shammas Malik's first year in office, he has worked hard on a unifying vision for our city鈥檚 future, rooted in safe neighborhoods, good schools, affordable homes, equitable economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability. Through all of these initiatives, Mayor Malik remains dedicated to collaboration with the community he serves. -
Maribel P茅rez Wadsworth, President and CEO of Knight Foundation, asserts that the true power to effect change resides within our local communities.
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In conversation with scholar & journalist Steven T. Savides. -
As Superintendent, Lisa Petit's top priorities are to build strong, interdependent relationships between the park and the surrounding communities, protect and restore the natural and cultural heritage of the Cuyahoga Valley, and fulfill the purpose of CVNP as a 鈥淣ational Park to the People鈥� by making CVNP more accessible and relevant to the full diversity of residents in northeast Ohio and the American public. -
In her address to the Akron Roundtable, Feeding America President & COO Linda Nageotte will focus on food insecurity in America, sharing insights into why this problem exists so consistently 鈥� and pervasively 鈥� in every community across this nation. She鈥檒l talk about hungers鈥� disparate impact on people and communities, and she鈥檒l talk about how we can come together to end hunger in America. -
As the founder and artistic director of APOLLO鈥橲 FIRE, Jeanette Sorrell has led the renowned period ensemble in sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, the Madrid Royal Theatre, London鈥檚 BBC Proms, St Martin-in-the-Fields, and many other venues in North America and Europe. At home in Cleveland, she and Apollo鈥檚 Fire have built one of the largest audiences of any baroque orchestra in North America. -
On the last day of Akron's 199th year, historian Dave Lieberth looks back at the legacies that have provided the foundation for the city's growth. -
Dr. Tonya Matthews will share the rich history behind the planning and opening of the International African American Museum and some of the lessons learned along the way. -
Learn how President Eva Flying鈥檚 vision for Chief Dull Knife College is inspiring not only members of her tribe but educators around the country. -
Jonathan Franks, Founder and President of Lucid Public Relations, is a seasoned business adviser with a background in crisis management, public affairs, and strategic communications. -
In recognition of Black Philanthropy Month, this moderated discussion with Valaida Fullwood explores common values, traditions and characteristics of philanthropy among Black Americans. Drawing on research and insights from stories composing her book "Giving Back,鈥� Valaida will share thoughts on how community givers and doers can have greater impact and lead positive change. The talk is a prelude to Akron鈥檚 exhibition of The Soul of Philanthropy, which opens November 2025 at Akron Art Museum. Come to see philanthropy differently. -
Since 2021, the landscape of collegiate athletics has been in a state of rapid transformation. One could argue that it has experienced more change in the past three years than in the previous fifty. This transformation has been marked by the introduction of NIL, which allows student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness. -
One of the consequential materials industries of the 20th century is facing its most difficult challenge yet, as society expects plastics to provide the same level of comfort and convenience, we are used to without harming the environment when we create and dispose of them. -
Dr. Jennifer Savitski will discuss the current state of abortion access, the impact of State legislation and how providers and patients across the country are adapting to this new landscape of women鈥檚 healthcare.
